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The Historical Returns By Asset Class Over The Last Decade [Chart]

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Today’s chart is more general and breaks down performance over the last decade. It’s sorted by different baskets of assets such as bonds, commodities, gold, stocks, real estate, and emerging markets. Note that the chart uses indices that serve as a proxy for specific asset classes. For example, the Bloomberg Commodities Index acts as a broad representation of the performance of all commodities in different sectors. Scroll to the bottom of this post to see a legend that gives a description for each item on the chart.

H/T Visual Capitalist

The Historical Returns By Asset Class Over The Last Decade

Chart source: Business Insider

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